Former Vice President of Nigeria and two-time presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking the end of a decades-long political journey with the opposition party.
In a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Jada 1, Adamawa State, Atiku cited deep concerns over the party’s direction as the reason for his departure. The letter was shared online on Wednesday by one of his media aides.
“This has not been an easy decision,” Atiku wrote. “As one of the founding members, the PDP has been home for much of my political life. But the values and principles that once defined the party have been lost over time.”
He expressed appreciation for the support he received from party members and leaders over the years and wished them success in their future endeavors.
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“I would like to take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the opportunities I have been given by the Party.
“Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a Presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life.
“However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the Party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for.
“It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.
“I wish the Party and its leadership all the best in the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and support,” he wrote.
Atiku’s resignation comes after he and several other key political figures including 2023 Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, formed a caolition party—Alliance Democratic Congress (ADC)—ahead of the 2027 general elections to collective seize power from the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Atiku served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo and contested for president multiple times. His departure is expected to reshape political dynamics as the country inches toward another election season.
